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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5348 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 2735 p4p, 350 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches.
Drakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ludwig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ludwig gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Ludwig
Ludwig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ludwig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ludwig is aware though and is defending well.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Drakov keeps moving.
Ludwig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drakov's guard.
Ludwig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drakov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ludwig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking to improve his position.
Drakov is looking to control Ludwig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drakov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Ludwig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ludwig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ludwig prevents Drakov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov trying to control from the bottom.
Drakov is in trouble now - Ludwig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (0) vs (5) Ludwig
Ludwig tries to control but Drakov wriggling away.
Ludwig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drakov gets back to half guard.
Drakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drakov controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for a guillotine here but Ludwig defends easily.
Drakov controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
Ludwig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ludwig passes Drakov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drakov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ludwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drakov is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drakov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ludwig is looking to defend but Drakov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ludwig! Drakov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ludwig taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fatty's for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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